Dashing through the Glow 5K at Lanier Islands

✨ The Magic is Back --- Join us for Dashing Through the Glow 5k ✨

For nearly 30 years, Georgians and visitors celebrated the beloved Magical Nights of Lights at Lanier Islands Resort. After a five-year hiatus, this cherished tradition returns—bigger and brighter than ever. 

Be among the first to experience it in a truly unique way: run or walk through Lanier Islands’ Magical Nights of Lights before it opens to the public. Capacity is limited to 1,500 participants, so register early to secure your spot.

Start Time: 5:45 PM (right at dusk)

Experience Includes:

• Updated Christmas light displays along the course
• Crewneck Sweatshirt Included OR Upgrade to a Hoodie
• Santa Claus bobblehead trophies for overall and age-group winners
• Custom finisher medals for all registered participants

**Participants can also add a Keepsake Ornament during registration to commemorate their 2025 event! **

Start your holiday season with us and make it a night to remember!

Due to this being a much darker event than your normal morning 5K for safety:

• Strollers are allowed, but must start at the back and walk. 
• Dogs are NOT allowed.

Local businesses -- this one's for YOU!  The Dashing through the Glow 5K at Lake Lanier Islands brings out a crowd of over 2,000 festive runners, families, and holiday lovers...and we want YOU there!

• 🎁 10x10 booth space: $150
• 📅 Sunday, November 9, 2025
• ✨ Perfect for retail, gifts, community groups, & more!

Apply now before spaces fill up HERE.

Some of the most popular displays making their nostalgic return to the holiday light show at Lanier Islands Resort include:

• Marching Toy Soldiers
• 12 Days of Christmas
• Old Man Winter
• Candy Cane Lane

The 2025 show will also introduce several new displays, such as:

• Tailgating Santa
• Pickleball Elves
• Multi-faith light displays that celebrate the spirit of the season at the new Chapel on Lanier

Make a difference in your community!  Hunger can affect people from all walks of life. Many Georgians are one job loss or medical crisis away from food insecurity – but some people, including children, seniors, and rural Georgians – are at greatest risk.  All proceeds from this race will benefit the Georgia Mountain Food Bank Association (GMFB).  Their mission is to address hunger, health and quality of life by serving those in need. An affiliate of Feeding America, we provide a vital link between sources of food supplies and hardworking community-based partner agencies who help get the food into the hands of families and individuals in need.

Since 2008, GMFB has distributed over 94 million pounds of food right here in our own community.

For an interactive course map, including elevation, click HERE.

This year, we plan to have packet/bib pick-up from Wednesday, November 5th, through Saturday, November 8th, at Big Peach Running Co. - Braselton (formerly Runners Fit) located at 7419 Spout Springs Rd. #103, Flowery Branch, GA  30542. Their store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday - Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. 

Once you have your packet and bib, there will be no need to check in on Sunday.  Just arrive early and be ready to have fun!  The remaining packets will be available at the race location on Sunday, starting at 4:30 pm.

Any race packets for in-person runners who do not pick them up during packet pickup or on race day will be donated.